We’ve scoured plenty of ancient manuscripts and not one of them indicated that prophecies of “launching when it’s done” means February 2011, but Duke Nukem Forever is now listed on Amazon and Gamestop with the date Feb 1, 2011. Furthermore, there is also live footage that you really should see.

As far as the preview goes, it seems just like the good old Duke - defecating, beating up bad guys and making it look as well as sound good. It appears like the devs did their best to retain the same feel but check it out for yourself- you'll surely find everything just like you've left it in the previous installment, and then some. We love the last line though. Really, that kind of honesty is hard to find.

Note however that Gearbox acted quickly to shoot the alleged date down and the company claims it’s basically just a placeholder and not to be regarded as launch date. We, on the other hand, couldn’t care less as this is the first actual fixed date we can hang on. And hang we will. And we intend to hold on to it like God’s truth until it gets pushed back by a few months and, hopefully, released. Why? Well tell me – what are few measly months compared to 13 years?

It’s already official – Duke Nukem is coming back in 2011, but the general public has every right to retain the skepticism that has served them well and kept them from disappointment all these years.

Unfortunately, yours truly must admit that as much as he wanted to see the game, he didn’t want to see it ruined. I mean is the story of lonesome marine trooper stuck on an island/spaceship/boat/planet the best this industry could come up in the absence our beloved babe-saving “hero”? Sheesh, one would think that there are still shards of imagination laying around game studios.

Now however, we have few reasons to be on our toes and we’re really hoping to see Duke revived in its full glory. Unfortunately for the new owner, Gearbox, we must admit that it better be “full glory”. Gamers (as well as movie buffs) are sick and tired of sequels made with only cash in mind – we want real Duke. Period.

13 years is a long time, no doubt about it. It took NASA less than that to put a man on the moon. All this time has seen many not so glorious games come and go so we’d like to know a few things. Namely, what have you managed to do waiting for Duke and what was your favorite thing in Duke Nukem 3D? Of course you might want to keep it short, except when talking about dealing with dancing ladies from the game – we want to know a lot about that.

The much awaited vapourware Duke Nukem Forever has actually been played by someone. The game which has been in development at the same rate as the cedar wood wasp has finally started to get a public airing.

One hack from destructiod even claims to have played it. He has taken pictures so it appears to be true. We have seen pictures of Duke Nukem Forever before though. They were taken on a box brownie by one of the pioneers of photography but they they were definitely Duke Nukem Forever.

The graphics do look jolly nice but let's not get too excited - it is "when it's done" Duke Nukem after all.

Getting your hopes up in the curious case of Duke Nukem has turned out to be a foolish idea so far, as the game’s long awaited sequel lives only in jokes. Until now, that is.

Gearbox, the company behind titles like Borderlands and Brothers in Arms has announced that the company is the proud new owner of Duke Nukem. Apparently, the team is really excited to “pick up and carry the torch and help Duke rise back to glory in his time of need”, although it does seem a bit too dramatic and would make users think Duke’s lost weight, imagination or something else.

Still, that’s not to say we’re not excited as we’re all for the next installment as long as it’s worthy of its name. Thankfully, Gearbox says that it’s ready to “bring the right level of addictively compelling gameplay, humor and high powered explosive action to the franchise. Duke Nukem is back and will be bigger than ever."